12th Annual Deering Seafood Festival

Calling all seafood lovers! Put on your sunscreen and bring a hearty appetite for the 12th Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay, one of South Florida’s premier events, which will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Deering Estate.

Join your friends and the thousands of other neighbors and visitors clamoring to enjoy a day filled with culinary delights and non-stop entertainment.

Over two tons of ice keeps the thirst-quenching backyard beverages presented by Landshark Lager ice cold and the frozen drink machines humming all day.

Acclaimed chefs from some of South Florida’s finest restaurants host cooking demonstrations throughout the day in the center courtyard under the big-top tent, presented by Whole Foods Market, while Crown Wine Spirits & Gourmet presents seminars on pairing wine with fish and seafood.

While Florida’s freshest fish and seafood are always the main event, continuous entertainment presented by Palmetto Ford includes Virgin Island stilt walkers, Bahamian Junkanoo musical parades and live Caribbean musical performances throughout the Estate.

Named by BizBash magazine as one of the Top 5 Food and Industry events in the southeast U.S., the Deering Seafood Festival offers activities for children of all ages. The Estate’s Educational and Interpretive staff operates Deering Discovery Cove, where kids can experiment and explore.

For the less intrepid, the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone will provide fun for the younger ones, with unlimited play on inflatables, creative activities, healthy tastings and a kid-friendly menu when hunger strikes.

Ongoing activities include a rock-climbing wall and the Pelican Skipper pontoon boat rides to Chicken Key. Enjoy free tours of the estate, including self-guided tours, the Nature Tour and a stroll down Artist Lane, featuring unique creations by local artisans.

For those wishing to pedal to the festival, a courtesy bike valet is offered through Green Mobility Network. Free Park and Ride is also available at satellite locations with continuous shuttle-bus service to the Estate.

The festival takes place Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Avenue, in Palmetto Bay (Miami).

Admission: Adults $15 in advance online/ $25 the day of the event; children 4-14 years $5. Deering Estate Foundation members enjoy complimentary admission. Ticket includes park entrance and all activities, excluding food, drink, pontoon rides and rock wall. Proceeds from the event benefit the Foundation and are used for preservation and programming.

The Deering Seafood Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and is the philanthropic arm of the Deering Estate. Our Board of Directors, members and volunteers are made up of a diverse group of business and community leaders who are dedicated advocates of the Estate and active supporters of education, research, cultural arts, restoration and preservation!